Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem908498

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Feb 17, 1928

11:13 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

1.0830, -28.0620

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 1.0830°, -28.0620° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 17, 1928 at 11:13 PM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 10:48 PM